Help for Families

Help for Families

We understand that it's hard to be a parent and at times children and families need some extra support. We want you to know that it is OK to ask for help. 

Why might you need help?

How to get help

Have a conversation with a member of school staff that you know and trust. You can discuss what’s going well and any difficulties you and your family may be experiencing and they will be able to help you to get the right support. Sometimes, just having a conversation can really help.

As well as from the school itself, you could also get help from your wider family and support networks, or from professionals in the community that you know like health visitors, midwives, doctors, or the voluntary sector.

They may suggest that you share the things you discuss with other agencies who could be in a better position to help and that will involve completing what’s known as a Strengths and Needs form. They will ensure that any personal information you give is only shared with your permission.

Here is Oxfordshire’s Early Help Guide for Families

USEFUL INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

Early Help Guide for Families

• Click here to open a guide to what early help is. 

NSPCC Advice 

• Learn the underwear rule
• Supporting a child who has mental health problems
• What parents can do about self-harm
• Online safety information for parents
• Advice on talking to children about drugs and alcohol
• Help talking about difficult topics
• Talk PANTS with your child (the underwear rule)
• Helping children deal with divorce and separation
• Advice on keeping children safe in sport on the Child Protection in Sport Unit website

Educate Against Hate

• Click here to access a website for parents and schools to help protect children from the risk of radicalisation.